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Water Resistant Barefoot Shoe Brands

Keep your feet free and dry with water-resistant barefoot shoe brands!
Picture this: You're out for a run or a hike, and suddenly the skies open up, showering you with an unexpected downpour. Now, we all know Mother Nature doesn't wait for anyone, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for soggy feet! We've scoured the proverbial minimalist footwear world to bring you the top brands that expertly fuse water-resistant designs with that barefoot feel we all crave. Strap in as we navigate the perfect balance between staying dry and running wild, because who says you can't have the best of both worlds?
Shoes designed by physiotherapists.
Shoes designed by physiotherapists.
Czechia

Vegan Barefoot and Comfort shoes. Ethically handmade in own production. Designed by physiotherapists. Certified European materials. Love and joy on every step :)

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Ahinsa Shoes
Shoes designed by physiotherapists.
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hand-sewn shoes that has decided to redefine "normal"
hand-sewn shoes that has decided to redefine "normal"
Czechia

We would like to help change the perception of "normal" footwear. We are certainly not alone in this - there are more good brands and we are also working to change people's thinking not only about the health of the feet, but of the whole body. Because in the human body everything is related to everything. We are reaching out to the world of barefoot stores who are excited about the new brand as it expands the current footwear offering. Our shoes have a timeless design that appeals to a wider range of customers. Otherwise, ballerinas and children's shoes will soon be shown to the world.

The entire shoe is made in the Czech Republic, but not only from Czech materials. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure long-term serial production using materials from the Czech Republic. However, all materials are actually produced (not just imported) in the EU. We collect the leather in a Czech tannery, the cows come from free pastures. Did you know that cows are not killed for their leather? Using leather is essentially waste processing. Nowadays, a lot of cow hide ends up in incinerators, so we are happy that at least some of it will be used for further processing.

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Aylla
hand-sewn shoes that has decided to redefine "normal"
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Beautiful design & unique comfort are not mutually exclusive
Beautiful design & unique comfort are not mutually exclusive
Germany

Our functional shoes combine the advantages of uncompromising toe freedom with the benefits of traditional manufacturing processes and innovative materials.

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Bar Schuhe
Beautiful design & unique comfort are not mutually exclusive
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Next step footwear! Fair and sustainable minimal shoes.
Next step footwear! Fair and sustainable minimal shoes.
Germany

We are a young, sustainable start-up for healthy and fashionable minimal shoes for children and adults. At bLIFESTYLE, we're passionate about creating a sustainable, healthy, high-quality product, that makes everyone happy: You, us and our business partners.

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Blifestyle
Next step footwear! Fair and sustainable minimal shoes.
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Contemporary designs, original spirit.
Contemporary designs, original spirit.
Spain

Camper was founded in 1975 in Mallorca, Spain as a contemporary, casual shoe brand. It is a family-run business dedicated to creating original footwear concepts.

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Camper
Contemporary designs, original spirit.
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It's fully Italian HANDMADE product of high level!
It's fully Italian HANDMADE product of high level!
Italy

A new brand with a REVOLUTIONARY soul that highlights the barefoot. Born from the desire to offer a product that promotes correct posture and guarantees a GREEN world. A fusion between simplicity and uniqueness. Each product is made entirely by hand with particular attention to detail.

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Colline
It's fully Italian HANDMADE product of high level!
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Sport for All, All for Sport
Sport for All, All for Sport
France

Decathlon is a family-owned company, founded in 1976, and inspired by the belief that the best sports products should be accessible to everyone.

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Decathlon
Sport for All, All for Sport
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DIY & Custom-Made Leather Barefoot Shoes, Boots & Sandals
DIY & Custom-Made Leather Barefoot Shoes, Boots & Sandals
France

Our moccasins are custom-made barefoot shoes like, 100% in leather. In fact, they truly are like a second skin that can be worn on all occasions and on all grounds. If you are looking for natural footwear with high sensory feedback, you're at the right place.

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Earthing Moccasins
DIY & Custom-Made Leather Barefoot Shoes, Boots & Sandals
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No compromise between functionality and style.
No compromise between functionality and style.
Cyprus

Our mission is to make barefoot shoes available and appealing to more people. Let’s make barefoot shoes cool!

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Feelgrounds
No compromise between functionality and style.
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Simple, Vegan-friendly barefoot shoes.
Simple, Vegan-friendly barefoot shoes.
the UK

Our shoes have ‘less shoe’ in them. Deliberately. We combine the best materials, components and design though, to make your experience the best balance we can between natural movement and fitness for the job you’re on – whether hurtling along a hill trail or practising yoga. Different shoes for different purposes but always ‘less shoe’ …

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Freet
Simple, Vegan-friendly barefoot shoes.
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Comfort everywhere.
Comfort everywhere.
France

iGUANEYE is a minimal footwear company bringing barefoot comfort so you can feel grounded. Our inspiration came from the tales of the Amazonian Indians who would dip their feet in the latex from trees to protect them.

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Iguaneye
Comfort everywhere.
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Play On, Rain or Shine!
Play On, Rain or Shine!
Canada

At Jan & Jul, we believe in the power of getting little ones into nature, no matter the weather! Our high-quality clothing and footwear is thoughtfully designed in Vancouver, Canada. We are so excited to outfit your little ones for the outdoors, rain or shine!

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Jan And Jul
Play On, Rain or Shine!
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Functional footwear.
Functional footwear.
Germany

For almost 40 years now, we´ve passionately been engineering shoes with natural toefreedom®! Our concept can solve most of the problems, why your feet hurt. We´ve named that concept 'Functional Footwear':

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Joe Nimble
Functional footwear.
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German-made barefoot running shoes 👣
German-made barefoot running shoes 👣
Germany

Leguano barefoot shoes were designed in Germany by a group of movement specialists and barefoot professionals. After experiencing the negative effects of running in stiff shoes with maximal support, they began researching the benefits of running barefoot. They found that after a gradual and safe transition to running barefoot, people (including themselves) commonly experienced less injuries and pain associated with running.

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Leguano
German-made barefoot running shoes 👣
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Czech handmade barefoot shoes for 100% natural movement
Czech handmade barefoot shoes for 100% natural movement
Czechia

Czech handmade barefoot shoes for 100% natural movement

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Realfoot
Czech handmade barefoot shoes for 100% natural movement
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Plant-based barefoot shoes ethically made in Spain
Plant-based barefoot shoes ethically made in Spain
Spain

Sambas is an act of love.

After years of working in the footwear industry, we felt we could do more and in a different way. It all started as a family mission to find natural and respectful footwear and we went for it! We’ve spent years working out how to do it; not just to make them look great, which they do, but more importantly to make you feel like you’re running barefoot in a spring meadow. As good for your feet as it is for the planet you are walking on.

Hi! We are Victoria and Manuel.

Made in Spain

Because of our know-how, principles, efficiency and proximity, we manufacture in Elche. The long Spanish shoemaking tradition is highly valued within and beyond our borders: a mark of quality.

The natural step

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Sambas The Bambas
Plant-based barefoot shoes ethically made in Spain
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For barefoot lovers
For barefoot lovers
Portugal

SHUZ | for Barefoot Lovers is a multi-brand store specializing in barefoot and respectful footwear for children and adults who want to walk healthily.

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Shuz
For barefoot lovers
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Walking barefoot like mother earth intended.
Walking barefoot like mother earth intended.
Germany

Thorsten Ludwig, owner of Sole Runner®, has been dealing with barefoot shoes and natural walking since 2005. As a general agent, he was responsible for the introduction of various shoe brands that had discovered a whole new segment: barefoot shoes Thorsten Ludwig quickly recognized the potential of barefoot shoes and opened his first online shop for barefoot shoes in early 2006.

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Sole-Runner
Walking barefoot like mother earth intended.
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Getting kids off their screens and into nature
Getting kids off their screens and into nature
Canada

Stonz’s identity is rooted in the idea that we have a whole world of nature right in our backyard and so many adventures to explore – hiking beautiful mountains, strolling around city parks or even running errands in a concrete jungle. Stonz makes it easy for kids to play outside safely, in any situation. We make sure that every product we create serves a purpose and solves a problem.

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Stonz
Getting kids off their screens and into nature
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Strong legs, strong base, that's how our legs go everywhere and in a pleasant way!!!
Strong legs, strong base, that's how our legs go everywhere and in a pleasant way!!!
Greece

Our Philosophy - What are "barefoot" Barefoot shoes

The intense and fast rhythms of everyday life and the wrong choice of shoes, are often the reason that the feet and then the knees and the waist, hurt. "Barefoot" Barefoot shoes have the unique property of allowing the natural function of the feet, without putting limits on movement. Just like walking barefoot! With a comfortable shape and space for the toes to spread (normally), with a soft and flexible sole that allows the natural movement of the foot, made of recyclable and environmentally friendly materials, Barefoot shoes are the new philosophy in shoes! Strong legs, strong base, that's how our legs go everywhere and in a pleasant way!!!

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The Barefoot Lab
Strong legs, strong base, that's how our legs go everywhere and in a pleasant way!!!
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Handwelted shoes with options to be spoken for.
Handwelted shoes with options to be spoken for.
the UK

The Last Shoemaker is a collaboration of two design led shoemakers creating a new, innovative shoe that has a foundation in the minimalist, barefoot shoe concept. Payson's non-conforming shoe is a unique design, offering the customer natural foot movement whilst still wearing comfortable and stylish footwear, traditionally constructed, which can be re-soled. Whilst the Last Shoemaker creates bespoke individual designs for customers, a range of ready made shoes available with typical toe shapes and traditional, hand-sewn shoe construction is available in all adult sizes.

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The Last Shoemaker
Handwelted shoes with options to be spoken for.
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The ultimate in minimalist footwear.
The ultimate in minimalist footwear.
Italy

You are the technology when you engage the motion of bare feet with the ultimate training shoe from Vibram. FiveFingers shoes have highly durable, flexible Vibram soles that contour to the shape of the natural human foot while offering the protection and grip for optimal all-around performance. These minimalist shoes stay grounded while hiking, trekking, working out, bouldering, running, and indoor or outdoor adventures.

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Vibram
The ultimate in minimalist footwear.
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Less shoe, more you.
Less shoe, more you.
the UK

VIVOBAREFOOT is a revolutionary, back-to-basics design based on the simple principle that being barefoot is the healthiest way for you and your feet to be. An ultra thin puncture resistant sole allows your feet to be as millions of years of evolutionary design intended - Barefoot!

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Vivobarefoot
Less shoe, more you.
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Wild, untamed and confident.
Wild, untamed and confident.
Germany

Wildling wants to strengthen the connection between people and the environment. The basic requirement for this is to be aware of your ecological responsibility as a manufacturing company. Wildling makes every effort to keep minimizing its ecological footprint. The materials used are valuable resources.

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Wildling Shoes
Wild, untamed and confident.
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The ultimate minimalist shoes
The ultimate minimalist shoes
the USA

Over 80,000 people in 94 countries wear Xero Shoes for walking, hiking, yoga, biking, working out, Crossfit, even running 100-mile ultramarathons through the jungles of Costa Rica. Xero Shoes let you enjoy natural, barefoot movement, with just-enough protection, an authentic style that's your very own, an affordable price (starting at just $19.95) and a 5,000 mile warranty!

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Xero Shoes
The ultimate minimalist shoes
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Crafted by women, made in Los Angeles
Crafted by women, made in Los Angeles
the USA

Owned and operated by sisters, Alex and Ryan, ZUZII started in 2009 as a garage start up, and 10 years later we are proud to have a fully operational footwear factory in Los Angeles, California.

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Zuzii
Crafted by women, made in Los Angeles
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Buyer's Guide for

Water Resistant Barefoot Shoe Brands

Introduction

Ever been caught in a sudden downpour and wished you could magically protect your feet from getting soaked while still enjoying that liberating barefoot experience?😫 Well, the geniuses behind these water-resistant barefoot shoe brands heard your prayers! These fantastic brands combine the best of both worlds: keeping your feet dry while allowing for that natural, minimalist feel you love. So come on folks, let's dive into discovering the top water-resistant barefoot shoe brands that will let you embrace Mother Nature's surprises with a smile!😁

Top 5 Best Barefoot Water Resistant Brands 🥇

  • Bär Schuhe: German engineering meets barefoot technology in Bär Schuhe's water-resistant shoes that protect you from the elements without sacrificing that natural feel.

  • Feelgrounds: Combining style, sustainability, and function, Feelgrounds offers innovative water-resistant designs that keep your feet dry without compromising on that freeing barefoot experience.

  • Wildling Shoes: Defying convention with their radically lightweight designs, Wildling Shoes makes water-resistant models using eco-friendly materials, ensuring you stay dry and grounded in nature.

  • Xero Shoes: Focused on creating barefoot-inspired footwear, Xero Shoes offers water-resistant options that give you the combination of superior grip, flexibility, and protection from the elements. Check out our reviews and comparisons of Xero Shoes models.

  • Vivobarefoot: Vivobarefoot, known for their stylish designs and commitment to sustainability, has a great selection of water-resistant shoes, letting you traverse watery terrains with ease and confidence.

What To Look Out For 👀

When choosing water-resistant barefoot shoes, keep these essential features in mind:

  • Water-resistant materials: Look for shoes made with materials like treated leather or synthetic fabrics that are designed to repel water, keeping your feet dry in wet conditions.

  • Breathability: Ensure your water-resistant shoes are also breathable to prevent overheating and allow moisture to escape, keeping your feet comfortable and odor-free.

  • Grip and Traction: Make sure the soles have a good grip, especially if you'll be tackling slippery surfaces or wet terrains. Look for designs with non-slip tread patterns that provide stability and traction.

  • Quick-drying properties: In case your shoes do get wet, opt for models with fast-drying materials that won't weigh you down or cause discomfort.

  • Adjustability and a secure fit: Water-resistant shoes should fit snugly but comfortably, so look for adjustable closures like laces or straps that allow you to customize the fit according to your foot shape.

  • Durability: Invest in quality water-resistant barefoot shoes that will withstand the test of time, providing long-lasting performance and protection from the elements.

Don't overlook the environmental impact and use of vegan-friendly materials in each shoe – increasingly important factors for many minimalists!

Final Thoughts 🤔

Staying prepared for wet weather doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite minimalist footwear. With careful consideration and the right combination of water-resistant features, you can enjoy the barefoot experience you love, rain or shine! So, don't let a little water hold you back – embrace the elements and continue living life to the fullest with these top water-resistant barefoot shoe brands. ☔

We'd love to hear about your own experiences with water-resistant barefoot shoes! Share your thoughts, questions, and preferences in the comments section below. And if you're hungry for more barefoot knowledge, be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter to stay up to date on the latest trends, reviews, and tips. Happy trails, and may your feet stay free and dry!

FAQ

Barefoot shoes can be a healthy choice for your feet as they allow natural movement, encourage proper foot posture, and provide sensory feedback. However, it's important to transition gradually and choose shoes that fit your foot shape and activity level to prevent injury. Consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

Yes, there is science behind barefoot shoes. A study has shown that walking in minimalist shoes can be effective for strengthening foot muscles, which may help reduce the risk of loading-related injuries. By providing increased stimulus to the foot muscles, barefoot shoes can help promote foot health and overall strength.

Minimalist shoes and barefoot shoes are similar but not exactly the same. Both are designed to allow for natural foot movement and promote foot strength and health. However, barefoot shoes are generally more flexible and have a wider toe box, while minimalist shoes may have some level of cushioning or support.

Yes, barefoot shoes work by promoting natural foot motion, allowing the feet to move and function as they would barefoot. Studies have shown that wearing barefoot shoes can help improve foot strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as reduce the risk of injury. By enabling natural foot movement and providing adequate support, barefoot shoes can help promote overall foot health and comfort.

Yes, it can be good to wear barefoot shoes. By allowing the feet to move and function naturally, barefoot shoes can help improve foot strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as reduce the risk of certain injuries. However, it is important to transition gradually into barefoot shoes to avoid overuse injuries and allow the feet time to adjust to the new way of moving.

Wearing barefoot shoes can help promote healthy foot mechanics and muscle development, which may lead to changes in foot shape and appearance over time. However, these changes are often positive and result in stronger, more functional feet. It is important to gradually transition into barefoot shoes and choose a style that provides adequate support and protection for your individual needs.

Barefoot shoes can be a healthy choice for your feet as they allow natural movement, encourage proper foot posture, and provide sensory feedback. However, it's important to transition gradually and choose shoes that fit your foot shape and activity level to prevent injury. Consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

Yes, there is science behind barefoot shoes. A study has shown that walking in minimalist shoes can be effective for strengthening foot muscles, which may help reduce the risk of loading-related injuries. By providing increased stimulus to the foot muscles, barefoot shoes can help promote foot health and overall strength.

Minimalist shoes and barefoot shoes are similar but not exactly the same. Both are designed to allow for natural foot movement and promote foot strength and health. However, barefoot shoes are generally more flexible and have a wider toe box, while minimalist shoes may have some level of cushioning or support.

Yes, barefoot shoes work by promoting natural foot motion, allowing the feet to move and function as they would barefoot. Studies have shown that wearing barefoot shoes can help improve foot strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as reduce the risk of injury. By enabling natural foot movement and providing adequate support, barefoot shoes can help promote overall foot health and comfort.

Yes, it can be good to wear barefoot shoes. By allowing the feet to move and function naturally, barefoot shoes can help improve foot strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as reduce the risk of certain injuries. However, it is important to transition gradually into barefoot shoes to avoid overuse injuries and allow the feet time to adjust to the new way of moving.

Wearing barefoot shoes can help promote healthy foot mechanics and muscle development, which may lead to changes in foot shape and appearance over time. However, these changes are often positive and result in stronger, more functional feet. It is important to gradually transition into barefoot shoes and choose a style that provides adequate support and protection for your individual needs.

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